Afuang: Bounty Hunter
# Afuang: Bounty Hunter

Afuang: Bounty Hunter is a 1988 Philippine biographical action film directed by Mike Relon Makiling. The film stars Phillip Salvador as the title role. The film is based on the life of Abner Afuang, a former police officer who was a Pagsanjan mayor by the time the film was released.

Critic Lav Diaz gave Afuang a positive review for its writing, production design and action scenes, though he opposed the film's superhuman-like portrayal of Afuang.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

## Cast

* Phillip Salvador as Pfc. Abner Afuang
* Eddie Garcia as Lauro Glorietta
* Mark Gil as Benjie
* Marianne de la Riva as Evelyn Afuang
* Charlie Davao as Col. Garriga
* Zandro Zamora as Capt. Garcia
* Ruel Vernal as Boy Paredes' brother
* Mon Godiz as Joey
* Lala Montelibano as Dolly
* Lucita Soriano as Baldoza's wife
* Gladys Reyes as Avlyn Afuang
* Via Nueva as Dez
* Ros Olgado as Ilustre
* Ernie Forte as Baldoza
* Nanding Fernandez as Maj. Diaz
* Chito Alcid as Ruben
* Rene Hawkins as Boy Bombay
* Bill Afuang Jr. as policeman
* Mel Arca as Dodong Bautista
* Jimmy Reyes as Boy Paredes
* Joey Padilla as Asyong
* Joe Jardy as boy of Glorietta
* Alex Toledo as Efren
* Romy Romulo as Cardo
* Dindo Arroyo as Boyet
* Roger Moring as Charlie
* Rene Quintos as Sarge
* Arman Bragado as policeman
* Gary Abaca
* Ronald Edio as Afuang twin
* Glen Edio as Afuang twin
* Baby Saño as Emang
* Ernie Zarate as Mr. Laurete
* Nemie Gutierrez as de los Santos
* Buddy de Leon as boy of Glorietta
* Big Boy Gomez as boy of Glorietta
* Roger Santos as boy of Glorietta

## Release

Afuang was released in theaters on February 25, 1988.

### Critical response

Lav Diaz, writing his first film review for the Manila Standard, gave Afuang a positive review, commending the film's writing, production design, pacing, and action scenes, while also praising the film's "direct attack" on corruption within the police force. However, he expressed that his main gripe is the film's exaggerated portrayal of Afuang as a superhuman-like character, stating that "if the film's basis on real life is removed, [Afuang] becomes a nice action movie." Diaz was also critical of actor Eddie Garcia for his continued portrayal of "kenkoy" villains in films.

## Accolades

| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 36th FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Glaiza Herradura | Nominated | |
| 1989 | 36th FAMAS Awards | Best Editing | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Nominated | |
